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Understanding the GMAT Format: Sections, Timing, and What to Expect

The GMAT is a key part of the admissions process for many MBA and graduate business programs. Beyond testing subject knowledge, the exam evaluates how effectively you analyze information, reason through problems, and manage your time under pressure. The GMAT is a great chance for you to show business school admissions committees that you’ll be […]

What's a Good GMAT Score?

A good GMAT score is a score that will help you get admitted to the school of your choice—or, at least, a score that won’t keep you out. Here’s how to determine the score you’ll need to be competitive at your target schools. How is the GMAT Scored? Each section of the GMAT (Quant, Verbal, […]

What’s the Best GMAT® Prep For You?

The best GMAT prep course depends on your target score, test date, study habits, and schedule. You can choose from several prep formats, including live online classes, on-demand courses, 1-on-1 tutoring, traditional in-person courses, and bootcamps. Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan’s GMAT prep is designed to support different learning styles with expert instruction, adaptive practice, […]

How to Study for the GMAT in 3 months

Most people who are aiming for a competitive business school program study for between 3 and 6 months. By allowing yourself at least 3 months to prepare for the GMAT (formerly known as the GMAT Focus), you have an excellent opportunity to put in the time necessary to get your best possible score. Your biggest […]

Creating a GMAT Study Schedule

Written by Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan experts, reviewed by Stacey Koprince. Stacey Koprince is a 99th-percentile GMAT, GRE, and EA instructor and the head of Manhattan Prep’s content and curriculum department. Studying for the GMAT is a serious time commitment. Most people looking for a competitive GMAT score study for 80 or more hours, […]

What's on the ASVAB: Word Knowledge

The Word Knowledge (WK) subsection of the ASVAB is essentially a test of your vocabulary. However, that’s not the entire story. While knowing the definitions of many words will certainly help you in this section, there are other ways to identify the correct answer and eliminate the wrong answers in ASVAB word knowledge questions. ASVAB […]

The Prerequisites for Medical School

Applicants to U.S. medical schools can major in any discipline.  Regardless of major, applicants are usually expected to complete prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and math. There is no universally established minimum MCAT score required for medical school admission, but some schools do use cutoffs to screen applicants.  Earning a good MCAT score will […]

What’s the Real Cost of Medical School?

You’ll invest a lot of money attending medical school for four years, from tuition and fees to textbooks and housing. The real cost of medical school adds up quickly. So, just how much does medical school cost? We’ll explain what you need to know about paying for medical school and show you ways to save […]

NextGen Bar Exam: About the Exam Changes in 2026

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE®) has announced that a new Next Generation Uniform Bar exam (NextGen UBE), previously known as the NextGen Bar exam, will replace the current Bar exam in July of 2026. The NCBE has content scope outlines detailing topics tested on the new Bar exam, and will release more NextGen […]

What’s the Best LSAT Prep for You?

The best LSAT prep course depends on your learning style, target test date, individual goals, budget, and schedule. There are many options for LSAT prep to choose from, including live online courses, on-demand courses, in-person courses, and 1-on-1 tutoring. Kaplan LSAT courses are consistently ranked as the best LSAT prep due to our expert instructors, […]